Principal Data Scientist

Overview

Build the Future

Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility? At McGraw Hill, our Principal Data Scientist will drive progress and help build the future of learning. You will bring deep data science and Artificial Intelligence (DS/AI) expertise to strategic initiatives that support meaningful educational experiences. If you have the passion and technical expertise to thrive in an innovative and collaborative environment, we want to learn more about you.

How can you make an impact?

As a Principal Data Scientist, you will be a senior member of a team of data scientists, AI researchers, and psychometricians providing technical and scientific leadership for some of the most important strategic efforts within our K–12 School business unit. You will help the team deliver cutting-edge DS/AI solutions, independently define and deliver projects, and provide technical leadership from solution design through implementation.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Product, Engineering, Learning Design, User Experience, and other functions to identify data science needs, define project requirements, and align data science and psychometric initiatives with business objectives. Through this work, you will help McGraw Hill create and deliver world-class educational experiences.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design and implementation of DS/AI technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Independently define and successfully deliver projects while providing technical leadership throughout execution.
• Define and maintain an overview of projects and timelines across contributing workstreams.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to identify data science needs, define project requirements, and ensure data science and psychometric initiatives align with business objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Recognized expertise in at least one area of DS/AI through academic and industry work.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with production-scale DS/AI systems, with a recent focus on generative AI (GenAI).
• Demonstrated ability to independently define and successfully complete projects, provide technical leadership, and communicate with a clear, collaborative style.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building the future of education, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to strategic DS/AI initiatives that can make a meaningful difference for educators and learners. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $162,200 - $210,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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